Egyptologist, novelist, journalist, traveller. Born Colebrook Row, Islington. First visited Egypt in 1873 and co-founded the Egypt Exploration Fund in 1882. Never married and bequeathed her collection of Egyptian antiquities and her library to University College London. Lived in Bristol from 1864 until her death. Died at Weston-super-Mare.
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Amelia Edwards
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Amelia Edwards
Amelia Edwards, 1831 - 1892, Egyptologist and writer, lived here. English Her...
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Alexander Berry
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
John Bridgens
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Edward Whymper
Mountaineer and wood-engraver. Born at Lambeth Terrace, Kennington Road. He trained as a wood-engraver, producing alpine scenery drawings. He made the first ascent of many peaks in the Mont Blanc M...
John Kenley
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
Henry Peglar
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
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